Daily Player Picks
Updated Throughout the Day
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,500 | 23.52 | 2.24 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $10,000 | 22.46 | 2.25 |
| Mick Abel | PHI | $9,500 | 21.45 | 2.26 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | HOU | $8,500 | 19.60 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance McCullers Jr. | HOU | $8,500 | 19.60 | 2.31 |
| Mick Abel | PHI | $9,500 | 21.45 | 2.26 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $10,000 | 22.46 | 2.25 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,500 | 23.52 | 2.24 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,000 | 11.74 | 1.96 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,200 | 8.71 | 2.07 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $3,700 | 8.62 | 2.33 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,700 | 8.35 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,200 | 6.76 | 3.07 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,200 | 5.78 | 2.63 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $2,400 | 6.09 | 2.54 |
| Danny Jansen | TB | $3,000 | 7.38 | 2.46 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,000 | 11.74 | 1.96 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $4,200 | 9.74 | 2.32 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,200 | 9.59 | 1.85 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,000 | 9.45 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,200 | 6.76 | 3.07 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $2,900 | 8.42 | 2.90 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,700 | 7.24 | 2.68 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,200 | 5.78 | 2.63 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 10.65 | 1.94 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,800 | 10.22 | 2.13 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 8.60 | 2.87 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,800 | 8.35 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 8.60 | 2.87 |
| Adam Frazier | PIT | $2,700 | 7.27 | 2.69 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,100 | 4.93 | 2.35 |
| Thairo Estrada | COL | $2,800 | 6.45 | 2.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 10.81 | 1.80 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,900 | 10.57 | 1.79 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,600 | 10.00 | 1.79 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,700 | 9.77 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Ritter | COL | $2,500 | 6.47 | 2.59 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,500 | 8.28 | 2.37 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,800 | 9.00 | 2.37 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,400 | 5.61 | 2.34 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,500 | 11.32 | 2.06 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,200 | 10.85 | 2.58 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,400 | 10.06 | 1.86 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,900 | 9.67 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Kemp | PHI | $2,000 | 5.29 | 2.64 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,700 | 7.03 | 2.60 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,200 | 10.85 | 2.58 |
| Ronny Mauricio | NYM | $2,500 | 6.32 | 2.53 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 12.35 | 1.87 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $4,600 | 11.00 | 2.39 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,800 | 10.86 | 1.87 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,700 | 10.82 | 1.90 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,600 | 10.64 | 1.90 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $3,700 | 10.62 | 2.87 |
| Heliot Ramos | SF | $4,800 | 10.34 | 2.15 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,300 | 10.23 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $3,700 | 10.62 | 2.87 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,400 | 6.35 | 2.64 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,900 | 7.62 | 2.63 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,700 | 6.97 | 2.58 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $3,200 | 8.24 | 2.58 |
| Mike Tauchman | CWS | $3,500 | 8.79 | 2.51 |
| Johnathan Rodriguez | CLE | $2,000 | 4.95 | 2.48 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $3,500 | 8.65 | 2.47 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.